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Ground-breaking ceremony to be held today for new housing in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake dignitaries will be joined by Chief and Council of Serpent River First Nation for a ground-breaking ceremony on a new housing development today. According to city EDO, Steve Antunes, the ceremony will be held … Continue reading

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You are NEVER TOO YOUNG……to help out your community

You are NEVER TOO YOUNG……to help out your community                                                    ……to work together                                                     …..to develop a sense of caring and compassion                                                      ….to plan and reach your objective Important issues for us all but even more essential when you’re … Continue reading

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118 Years of Tradition, Community & Country Fun at the Massey Fair

By Rosalind Russell – The 118th Massey Agricultural Fair is set to open today for three days of fun-filled, family events with a focus on tradition and community. This year, the schedule is full of events for every age group, … Continue reading

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A trilingual version of our national anthem

By Rosalind Russell – A local film/music producer has assisted a First Nation songstress in professionally producing a trilingual version of our national anthem. Jayson Stewart, who is also a teacher at Espanola High School, has assisted Whitefish River First … Continue reading

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NOSDA meets with several ministers as part of AMO conference

By Rosalind Russell -The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association had several meetings with several Ontario ministers at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa. Executive Director Fern Dominelli says the conference was an opportunity to talk to various … Continue reading

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Province launching long-term care home funding program

By Rosalind Russell -The province is launching a new Capital Funding Program to build more long-term care homes faster, especially in regions impacted by labour shortages, supply chain constraints and other challenges like Northern Ontario. Officials say the program will … Continue reading

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Espanola Minor Hockey needs bench staff volunteers  

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association is gearing up for an exciting new hockey season, and they need your help.   Publicist Jennifer Colard says the association is urgently seeking dedicated volunteers to join the bench staff … Continue reading

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Eight-year-old shooting victim to be buried on Manitoulin Island  

By Rosalind Russell – An eight-year-old boy who died following a random shooting early Saturday morning ( Aug. 16), has come home to Manitoulin Island.   According to his mother, Holly, she and her son, JahVai Roy were lying in … Continue reading

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Powley Institute Act establishes Metis research facility in Sault Ste. Marie  

By Rosalind Russell – A historically geared institute is being established to protect and enhance Metis history.   Métis citizens, the leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario, and dignitaries gathered this past weekend in Sault Ste. Marie for the MNO’s 32nd … Continue reading

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French post-secondary training dollars  

By Rosalind Russell – The feds are investing more than $33 million in four francophone post-secondary training institutions across Ontario to improve access to health services in French.     Officials say the investments, along with another million dollars to … Continue reading

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